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1 week ago

Murder charge after man, 87, found dead

Vasile Iosebica, 47, of Lewisham, has been charged with murder after an 87-year-old man died from compression of the neck.
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UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Empty homes are on the rise. So why aren't they being used to solve the housing shortage?

Large numbers of empty homes in England remain unused despite council grants, limiting potential to address the national housing shortage.
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2 weeks ago

How Network Rail plans to fix Lewisham's dreaded signalling delays

The Lewisham upgrade is a £250 million investment to address signalling issues, reflecting a larger trend of increasing rail traffic and age-related infrastructure challenges.
London politics
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago
London politics

Lewisham knife attack: Arrest after young man stabbed to death in New Cross

A 26-year-old man was fatally stabbed in Lewisham, and another man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 months ago
London politics

Human remains found in gravel near Lewisham playground as children played metres away

Human remains were found near a children's playground during a community clean-up in Lewisham, causing shock among local residents.
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Food & drink
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

The three Lewisham food businesses given lowest hygiene ratings in 2025

Three businesses in Lewisham received low food hygiene ratings from environmental health officers.
M A Butchers London Ltd received a score of 0, indicating urgent improvements are necessary.
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

'Popular' student, 12, who died in Lewisham flat fire had 'bright future ahead of him' as school pays tribute

A popular Year 7 student at The John Roan School, Fabian died in a flat fire, remembered fondly by classmates and teachers.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Boy, 12, dies after fire destroys block of flats in Lewisham

"A maisonette split between the ground and first floors was destroyed by the fire. Part of a maisonette split between the second and third floors was damaged by the fire along with a small part of the external fascia of the building."
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fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Investigation launched after Lewisham flat destroyed in fire

A fire destroyed a flat in Lewisham, involving ten fire engines and 40 firefighters, with an investigation currently ongoing.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Lewisham to have first Travellers site for 16 years in Catford

Lewisham will have its first Traveller site in 16 years after approving three pitches next to a railway line.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago

The Lewisham pubs and restaurant up for sale with one closed for 9 years

Crofton Park Tavern, listed at £1.75 million, features a large bar area, commercial kitchen, and residential flats, making it a community hub in Lewisham.
Real estate
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago

Male dies after falling from height near Lewisham station

A male died after falling from a height near Lewisham station, with his death being treated as unexpected.
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fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago

The 'everyday heroes' celebrated at Lewisham's biggest ever community awards

This year, we recognized those who have made a notable impact across various sectors, celebrating contributions that reflect the compassion and resilience of Lewisham's community.
London politics
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
4 months ago

All Lewisham secondary schools ranked according to government ratings

The Department for Education has released new progress scores for Lewisham secondary schools, indicating how much students have advanced from key stage two to key stage four.
London politics
London politics
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
4 months ago

Proposal to convert part of ground floor into shop and two flats in Lewisham

Multiple planning applications in Lewisham focus on renovations and extensions, reflecting ongoing development in the conservation areas.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
4 months ago

The fascinating stories behind the names of five Lewisham neighbourhoods

Lewisham's neighbourhoods have rich historical names rooted in local stories and meanings.
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fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
4 months ago

All the reasons nearly 2,500 Lewisham kids were suspended or excluded from school

Almost 2,500 students in Lewisham were suspended or excluded due to behavioural issues last year.
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